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Discharge Of Jury In Chicago
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If you have severe social anxiety disorder and are facing jury duty, you should contact the court to explain your situation and request a deferral or exemption based on your mental health condition. Providing documentation from a healthcare professional can support your request.
During voir dire, either attorney may ask that a prospective juror be dismissed if he or she reveals information that might indicate a bias. For example, if someone were a relative of the plaintiff or defendant.
If you are requesting to be excused or postponed, please fax your completed information sheet and written request to (312) 554-8673 for Chicago and (815) 987-4291 for Rockford.
Excuses for Avoiding Jury Service: “Undue Hardship” Entitled to an exemption because you served on a jury within the past year or two; A lactating mother; The primary caregiver of a child under 12, or someone with a serious mental or physical disability, if there is no reasonable alternative care available;
Reasons for Being Excused from Jury Service Medical reasons. Public necessity. Undue hardship. Dependent care. Student Status. Military conflict. Other reason deemed sufficient by the court.
Casual business attire is most appropriate. T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, jeans and sneakers are discouraged. Uniforms are not acceptable. Extremes in dress may cause you to be sent home to change.
Make sure to clearly state your request in your letter. Let the court or jury commissioner know that you are requesting an excusal from jury duty and provide the reason for your request. Keep your tone polite and professional while making a compelling case for why you cannot serve.
What are some of the best excuses people have used when they didn't want to show up for jury duty? You are not fluent in English. You are disabled, evidenced by a physician's attestation. You are hospitalized, again evidenced by a physician's attestation.
Your manager is wrong to ask you to write that letter. This is your civic duty and you shouldn't be pressured not to fulfill your obligation to society. You can write them but chances are it will be denied anyway. They are really cracking down in my area on jurors. Very few excuses are considered valid these days.
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Additionally, if you have any additional questions or comments, feel free to contact the Office of Jury Administration at (312) 603-JURY. To be eligible for jury service, you must be a citizen of the United States; at least 18 years old; a resident of the county; not have a pending lawsuit.If you have questions regarding your jury duty, call and leave a message. This handbook is written to help you understand your duties as a grand juror, with some practical suggestions to assist you in carrying out those duties. The purpose of this booklet is to help you understand the things that happen and the terms that are used during a trial. If you are summoned again within this time period, simply call the Office of Jury Commission at to be excused. If you are summoned again within this time period, simply call the Office of Jury Commission at to be excused. If you received the Juror Qualification Questionnaire in the mail, it is a questionnaire, not a summons for jury service. Please be aware that forms will be displayed in a NEW browser window. (h) All juror's cards shall remain in the custody of the supervisor of jurors.